Alberta

WMU 426
Hunting Regulations

10 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

13 species

Moose

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 23 2026

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Moose

Antlered (Draw)General

Sep 24 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 16 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Sep 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 16 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntlerlessGeneral

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 16 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Sep 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Elk

Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 16 2026

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Elk

Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

Sep 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Sheep - Class 1

ResidentGeneral

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Sheep - Class 1

Non-Resident (Draw)General

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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Sheep

Class 2 (Draw)General (426A)

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Predators

13 species

Coyote

Landowner

Year round

Open

Coyote

See restrictions

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Red Fox

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Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
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Cougar

General

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Cougar

General

Dec 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Cougar

Landowner

Year round

Open

Black Bear

Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Aug 31 2026

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Black Bear

General

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2027 - Jun 15 2027

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2025 - June 15 2025

Closed

Black Bear

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

See restrictions

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Small Game

14 species

Gray Partridge

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Raccoon

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Blue Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Badger

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Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Spruce Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Woodchuck

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Ptarmigan

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Skunk

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Pheasant (Male)

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Porcupine

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Red Squirrel

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Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Data last updated: January 15, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 426?

WMU 426 in Alberta currently has 10 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Coyote
  • Cougar
  • Black Bear
  • Timber Wolf

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Hare
  • Woodchuck
  • Skunk
  • Porcupine
  • +1 more

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.